Embrace Hygge and become happier with this definitive guide to the Danish philosophy of comfort, togetherness, and well-being.

Why are Danes the happiest people in the world? The answer, says Meik
Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, is Hygge.
Loosely translated, Hygge—pronounced Hoo-ga—is a sense of comfort,
togetherness, and well-being. "Hygge is about an atmosphere and an
experience," Wiking explains. "It is about being with the people we
love. A feeling of home. A feeling that we are safe."

Hygge is the sensation you get when you’re cuddled up on a sofa, in
cozy socks under a soft throw, during a storm. It’s that feeling when
you’re sharing comfort food and easy conversation with loved ones at a
candlelit table. It is the warmth of morning light shining just right on
a crisp blue-sky day.

The Little Book of Hygge introduces you to this cornerstone
of Danish life, and offers advice and ideas on incorporating it into
your own life, such as: Get comfy. Take a break. Be here now. Turn off
the phones. Turn down the lights. Bring out the candles. Build
relationships. Spend time with your tribe. Give yourself a break from
the demands of healthy living. Cake is most definitely Hygge. Live life
today, like there is no coffee tomorrow.

From picking the right lighting to organizing a Hygge get-together,
Wiking shows you how to experience more joy and contentment the Danish
way. 222 pages. Hardcover.